rubymoon
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Chapters 122
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Lyxion hoped Elizabeth wouldn't see the aftermath. He truly believed it was for the best. There was no need for her to witness the carnage, the scattered bodies, and he certainly didn't want her to look at him with disgust or fear. He'd killed far more in the past, countless lives taken on the battlefield at the Emperor's command, and he'd never felt a flicker of guilt. But she didn't need to know any of that. He'd given her half the truth, and he intended to keep the other half hidden, presenting…- 95.3 K • Ongoing
More than anything, he didn't want to waste another moment of the precious time he had with Elizabeth. He turned back to look at her. Her obedient posture, ears still covered, was both endearing and satisfying, yet a strange discomfort tugged at his chest. He had felt the same unfamiliar emotion earlier when she had instinctively grabbed his clothes, then quickly let go. It was the first time he had seen her display such raw vulnerability, such reliance on him. While her dependence pleased him, it…- 95.3 K • Ongoing
- He severed the creature's arms in a single, swift motion. Blood sprayed into the air like a grotesque fountain. “Ah… Agh! Aaagh!” The man stared at his severed limbs lying on the ground and screamed in terror. Lyxion frowned, his azure eyes, already sharp with displeasure, now clouding with irritation. “Quiet.” With a dismissive wave of his hand, Lyxion silenced the man, not by severing his arms this time, but by taking his head. The sickening metallic scent of blood filled the…
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- What was happening? Was this magic too? Were these people allies of the earlier attackers? Were they after me? But why? My mind raced with questions. Suddenly, my feet touched the ground. The brief moment of levitation had made the sensation of solid ground beneath my feet feel strangely foreign. The translucent barrier around us dissipated. I glanced at Lyxion Luhanes, his expression now calm as he regarded the masked figures. He released me and turned to walk towards them, his gaze fixed…
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We stepped out into the cold, damp mine. I was startled to find Priestess Verda lying unconscious on the ground. It didn’t take long to piece together what had happened while El and I waited in that damp tunnel. The two of them had managed to rescue everyone, without a single casualty. We entered the dilapidated house where everyone had taken shelter, warming ourselves by the fire and listening to the coachman’s effusive relief. The old man from the basement had also been rescued, and I…- 95.6 K • Ongoing
- This was a strange place. The walls, the floor… everything looked exactly like the Roxer Temple, yet it wasn’t. Tenet’s words echoed in my mind—that all temple basements were similar—but they did little to quell my unease. The man, who moments before had spoken such baffling pronouncements with his usual nonchalant air, fell silent the instant our hands touched. Further conversation seemed unlikely to yield any coherent answers, so I simply held his hand and began walking down the corridor, him…
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- “So… Well, honestly, I heard your voice coming from there. I went closer, and it suddenly sucked me in. That’s how I ended up here.” Why do I feel like I’m making excuses? “….” “If you’re going to scold me for being careless, go ahead. I’ve been doing that to myself this whole time.” I wasn’t exactly thinking straight then. “I must have been hearing things. That’s why…” “You weren’t hearing things.” “What?” I asked,…
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- *** When he first stepped inside, it resembled a filthy attic—the cramped, rat-infested space reeking of the stench that permeated Yuri's childhood. Then, it morphed into the space before the fireplace where his supposed uncle often lingered, and then into the alleyways where he'd begged and pickpocketed. Soon, it transformed into the underground penance room, the place Yuri had once found most terrifying. It was then he realized that this dreamscape wasn’t a refuge, but a collection of…
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A shiver ran down her spine. Glancing at the Duke, Elliana placed the cake model in front of the silver lion and began, “Dad…” “Munch.” “….” Watching the Duke shove the silver lion’s head into the cake, Elliana said, “I can tell you now. You dwon’t have to play anymore….” More than anything, she felt she had to confess quickly before the Duke’s dignity was further compromised. Frowning slightly, Elliana gathered her courage and clutched her skirt.…- 94.8 K • Ongoing
- “Elliana.” “…Yes. Hic.” “Oh my, are you crying?” He felt a pang of guilt and his heart grew heavy. Even so, he needed to hear it. ‘If anyone has dared to hurt my child, I will uncover every detail.’ However, whatever wounds this child carried, he didn't want to force them open. Elliana's feelings came first, protecting her bright spirit was paramount. That was his way of safeguarding her. The Duke, wanting to ease Elliana’s distress, patted her back and…
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